Hope Rehab Centre

Hope Rehab Center is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Si Racha, Thailand.

Hope Rehab Center Thailand
Geography
LocationSi Racha, Chonburi, Thailand
Organisation
TypeResidential Rehab for Addictions
Services
Beds35
History
Opened2013
Links
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The Hope Rehab Center was founded by Simon Mott and Alon Kumsawad in 2013.[1] Mott had previously worked at The Cabin Chiang Mai rehab centre, serving as that facility's head counsellor[2] and manager.[3] In late 2014, musician Pete Doherty was treated at the facility. After his time there, he launched the Peter Doherty Hope Initiative to provide funding for other patients at the center.[4] The center is part of a trend of medical tourism,[5] attracting many of its patients from overseas.[6]

Facility and programs

The Hope Rehab Center is located on a seven-acre estate in Si Racha, Thailand[5] near the Gulf of Thailand.[6] It contains 35 beds and is licensed by the Thailand Ministry of Health, the United Kingdom's Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners, and the U.S.-based Association for Addiction Professionals.[1] The center uses modern and holistic rehabilitation methods[4] and treats a variety of drug, alcohol, and process addictions.[6] Methods include a twelve-step program, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and engagement in health and fitness activities like yoga, swimming, pilates, tai chi, and others.[5] Meditation, sessions of recovery coaching, intensive counselling, and periodic tourist outings are other activities that patients may engage in. The length of the program varies from short-term stays (30 days)[6] to longer-term stays (60 to 90 days or more).[1][5]

See also

References
  1. Mann, Britt (24 November 2018). "Should Kiwis go to south-east Asia for addiction treatment?". Stuff. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  2. Michaels, Sean (13 November 2014). "Pete Doherty returns to Thai rehab centre". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  3. ""I counselled Pete Doherty and Cat Marnell… addiction is a great leveller"". Southeast Asia Globe. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  4. Wolfson, Sam (7 January 2015). "A Look at Pete Doherty's Time at a Thai Rehab Facility". Vice. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  5. Rebella, Joeanna (12 July 2015). "Cleaned up, and cleaned out". Times of India. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  6. Weekes, John (27 October 2016). "Kiwis seeking drug rehab treatment overseas". Stuff. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
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